UM Today Archives

July 17, 2025 —  Dr. Don Flaten, Professor Emeritus of the Department of Soil Science at the University of Manitoba, has been announced as the 2025 recipient of the Les Henry Award.

July 17, 2025 —  In responding to calls for action, individual Canadians have been boycotting American goods and travel and rallying around the “Buy Canadian” mantra.

July 17, 2025 —  Brazilian medical doctor Priscila Werton Alves was one of six Master of Human Rights students to graduate in June, 2025. She completed the Practicum stream with a placement at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and was the first physician in the program. Her intention in taking the degree was to learn how to become a Human Rights advocate after witnessing the loss of democratic rights in Brazil during the pandemic.

July 17, 2025 —  When Dr. Anna Chudyk collaborates with patients and caregivers in health research, her key goal is to ensure that their voices are heard and their priorities respected.

July 16, 2025 —  Established in 2005, this year marks the 20-year anniversary of the “Severe Thunderstorms - Storm Chasing and Field Techniques” course offered by the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources.

July 16, 2025 —  The Manitoba government announced July 16 it is adding 10 new doctor training seats in Brandon and renovating Brandon University (BU) Brodie Science Centre to put more students on a career path to medicine in the Westman region, Premier Wab Kinew, Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara, and Advanced Education and Training Minister Renée Cable announced here today.

July 16, 2025 —  For every concussion experienced by a professional hockey player, an estimated 7,000 traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occur from intimate partner violence (IPV).

July 16, 2025 —  In memory of a respected farmer and classmate, UM alumni support future ag leaders 

July 16, 2025 —  Aurora System Upgrade Notice

July 16, 2025 —  University of Manitoba researcher concerned about Mpox mutation